Outlook 2003: Creating Rules

Outlook 2003: Creating Rules

Rules are used typically for unread messages. For instance, you may want to save a copy of any message you send to your boss to a specific folder. Or, you might want any message with a certain word in the subject line saved to a different folder.

In each of these scenarios, you have Outlook perform these copy functions for you.

Creating a New Rule

View your Inbox

Choose Tools from the Menu bar

Choose Rules and Alerts…

Figure 15. Rules and Alerts Dialog Box - E-mail Rules Tab

4.Choose New Rule…

Figure 16. Rules Wizard Dialog Box – Step 1

5.Under Step 1, select the rule template you want to use (Stay Organized or Stay Up to Date)